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01-08-2020, 01:42 PM | #1 |
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I'm sure many of you know of this ebay seller: original-picker1.
He acquired a HUGE gi joe collection most of which is still misb from a guy who passed away that collected military toys. I just bought a sealed skystriker & night raven from him. When I opened them the toys were covered in mold. I asked if I could get my $1900 back and he said hell no I already opened them. So I had to file with paypal to get my money back. When I asked why some tape was loose on the box & why there was mold inside he sent me this reply on ebay which pretty much sums up the fact that everything he will have listed for sale will be in the same state as what I got. I copied & pasted it here: "Hi, I 100 % guarantee that this was never opened. The seals just creeped way a little. Probably from the heat in the estate this came from. House was packed by a hoarder who was a Korean war vet that collected military toys , games, and models.. being the house was never lived in it was never air conditioned or heated. It was his mother's house that he never sold when she died, and kept as a storage place.thanks joe" I see stuff he sells every week on ebay & none of it is ever cheap. I made the mistake of buying from him and now I hope to warn others. This guy is a real ass. And his stuff smells of mildew before you even open the box. |
01-08-2020, 02:02 PM | #2 |
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Thanks for the warning! That sounds nasty!
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01-09-2020, 07:02 PM | #3 |
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I'm sure many of you know of this ebay seller: original-picker1.
He acquired a HUGE gi joe collection most of which is still misb from a guy who passed away that collected military toys. I just bought a sealed skystriker & night raven from him. When I opened them the toys were covered in mold. I asked if I could get my $1900 back and he said hell no I already opened them. So I had to file with paypal to get my money back. When I asked why some tape was loose on the box & why there was mold inside he sent me this reply on ebay which pretty much sums up the fact that everything he will have listed for sale will be in the same state as what I got. I copied & pasted it here: "Hi, I 100 % guarantee that this was never opened. The seals just creeped way a little. Probably from the heat in the estate this came from. House was packed by a hoarder who was a Korean war vet that collected military toys , games, and models.. being the house was never lived in it was never air conditioned or heated. It was his mother's house that he never sold when she died, and kept as a storage place.thanks joe" I see stuff he sells every week on ebay & none of it is ever cheap. I made the mistake of buying from him and now I hope to warn others. This guy is a real ass. And his stuff smells of mildew before you even open the box. Darn shame the condition is terrible. |
01-10-2020, 08:23 AM | #4 |
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Yea condition is awful, he said himself it was a hoarder situation. But he won't tell you about the musty smell & mold inside the boxes. He just plays ignorant when you complain after you receive them. You're right though it's a huge collection & he probably bought it for next to nothing.
There were a few others I had bid on like a dragonfly for example but someone sniped me- the dragonfly sold for 2k alone boy I'm glad I lost that auction. Like you said he makes bank off each item he sells but don't be tempted or fooled, the condition just ain't there. You don't want moldy toys. It was a battle to get my money back |
01-11-2020, 09:35 AM | #5 |
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I dig that you bought vintage toys for nearly two grand and still opened them. I like your style.
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02-26-2020, 03:30 PM | #6 |
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02-26-2020, 04:41 PM | #7 |
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The seller was probably counting on him not and that’s why he got caught.
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02-26-2020, 09:17 PM | #8 |
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Why is it everytime I see this thread pop up I keep thinking I'm going to see my name?
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02-26-2020, 09:37 PM | #9 |
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Internalized guilt?
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02-26-2020, 09:52 PM | #10 |
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So is he treating the outside of the packages for any signs of mildew or mold? Could be why the tape seals came undone.
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